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Wealthy townhouse developer linked to ‘premier’ Wellington site

The former Teacher's Training College in Karori has sat empty for nearly a decade.

Government wants more homes built: New data shows 7.2% annual decline

Minister Chris Penk says Govt 'focused on making it easier, cheaper to build homes'.

Property Insider: Scentre result, hotel sale, Tutukaka dispute, Taupō bach sale

Biggest NZ Westfield mall got 12.7 million visits last year, down from 13 million in 2023.

‘Yoga impacted by construction noise’: Arvida’s $50m+ fix-up irks some

Arvida is spending $50m+ on the main hub and apartments at its Mayfair retirement village.

How Māori design is redefining New Zealand’s architectural landscape

The series showcases projects incorporating tikanga and mātauranga Māori.

The Drawing Board 2: Te Whare o Rehua - Episode 1

Redevelopment of Whanganui’s Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery reflects Whanganui's rich cultural heritage ensuring it inspires generations to come. Video / Faultline Films

Summerset may ban non-residents receiving care in its hospitals

Summerset has 28 villages with hospital and resthome-level care.

Consumer NZ, retirement residents vs Metlifecare over repairs, maintenance

Consumer NZ, Retirement Village Residents Association complain about repairs, maintenance.

15% seismic rating: Nelson courthouse closure sparks urgent relocation

Efforts are under way to find an alternative venue for court proceedings.

Landlord with quarter-kilometre downtown tower plans pushes up profit

New leases in 1HY25 were 22.8% above previous contract rents, company said.

‘Customers have less money’ - SkyCity chief on downgrade of full-year profit

Casino company had to spend more money than anticipated in Australia, CEO says.

SkyCity group profit down 73%

Casino, entertainment and hotel giant explains how market treated it.

Bryce Wilkinson: Bureaucracy is strangling NZ's potential for growth

OPINION: A lot of current rules would need to change for NZ to become a culture of 'yes'.

‘Black hole’: Crown quitting 109 new homes underwritten by KiwiBuild

First home buyers did not snap up these 109 homes: now we the taxpayers have bought them.

‘Market turned down more quickly ... deeply’: Fletcher CEO on climbing losses

New CEO steps in as losses climb further: what next for the giant Australasian business?

Fletcher Building's half-year loss climbs to $134m

Intense competitive forces, slowing of demand influence result.